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Amarillo, TX – Residents in the Texas Panhandle should brace for persistent spring wind hazards and elevated fire conditions extending into Friday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. CDT Friday for strong southwest winds and low relative humidity across a wide swath of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, including Amarillo, Palo Duro Canyon, and along key routes like US-287 and I-40.
Winds will range between 25 to 39 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph, making outdoor burning highly dangerous. Humidity could dip as low as 4%, creating prime conditions for rapid fire spread. The Red Flag Index sits at 6 to 9, indicating a high risk of ignition and fire growth.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Amarillo:
- Friday: Sunny, windy. High near 79°F. Gusts up to 30 mph.
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers. Cooler, high of 62°F.
- Sunday (Easter): Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. High near 70°F.
- Monday: Showers possible, 40% chance. High near 73°F.
- Tuesday: Continued chance of storms, 40% chance. High around 70°F.
